RLWC2017 and NZRL launch Rugby League Education Resource

New
Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Hon Dr Jonathan
Coleman today launched the Rugby League World Cup 2017
(RLWC2017) Education Resource as part of the tournament’s
legacy programme.

The RLWC2017 Education Resource,
developed in conjunction with the New Zealand Rugby League
(NZRL), is a range of learning and teaching resources for
primary and intermediate students based on both the men’s
and women’s Rugby League World Cups to be contested later
this year. The Resource includes engaging classroom ideas
that can be used across all sections of the curriculum –
mathematics, english, social sciences, art, health and
physical education.

With the assistance of former Kiwis
representative Jerome Roptai and Kiwi Ferns player Krystal
Rota, Dr Coleman took part in activities from the RLWC2017
Education Resource with students from Birkdale North School
in Auckland.

RLWC2017 General Manager New Zealand
Operations Andrea Nelson said: “Rugby League World Cup
2017 has developed a legacy programme in partnership with
New Zealand Rugby League and Sport New Zealand, which aims
to create long-term benefits as a result of co-hosting the
sport’s pinnacle international event. The programme is
focused on youth engagement, building capability in the
Rugby League community, improving Rugby League facilities
and growing the diversity of participants of the
game.

“This year’s tournament will be the biggest
Rugby League event to ever take place in New Zealand and
it’s our aim for the World Cup to create a legacy for the
sport, both on and off the ground. We are extremely proud
of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 Education Resource and
through the popularity of the tournament, we hope to have a
positive impact upon thousands of students across New
Zealand.”

Ahead of today’s launch, over 100 schools
had pre-registered their interest in accessing the RLWC2017
Education Resource, with the goal of engaging 750 schools
across the country before the end of year.

NZRL Chief
Executive Officer Alex Hayton said: “New Zealand Rugby
League is delighted to launch this Education Resource in
primary and intermediate schools across New Zealand, as part
of the Rugby League World Cup 2017 legacy programme. The
Rugby League World Cup 2017 will have a high profile that
young New Zealanders readily identify with, and provides a
wonderful opportunity for them to demonstrate their
passionate support of both our men’s and women’s
teams.

“The Rugby League World Cup 2017 and NZRL
Education Resource fits inside the New Zealand curriculum
and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and will teach young students
across the country three key values – leadership,
resilience and wellbeing. This will be done in a fun,
engaging manner using Rugby League and the World Cup as
inspiration for both in-class study and on-field activities.
Through the enjoyment and knowledge gained from their
learning, we hope to encourage greater Rugby League
participation in schools and clubs, as well as helping to
develop better
Kiwis.”

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